Out in the suburbs of Ajax, there is a 15 km bicycle loop that’s perfect for a leisurely cruise. This path winds along small creeks behind neighbourhood backyards and through quiet city parkland. A joy for all to cycle with friends on a lazy afternoon.
I first rode this area when it was undeveloped and not too pretty. Over the years vegetation has filled in, a few signs have been erected, and paths got paved. Fifteen years later, it’s ready to ride, so read on.
Much of the path is in the open, making this a sunny ride with not many shady trees, so get out the sunscreen.
Fields of tall grasses and shrubs give you views of shallow valleys where a paved path winds across the creek over bridges. The route meanders enough to keep it fun and interesting.
Everyone loves a bike loop, so I actually combined two creek bike paths to create a loop for you (though you could also just do one creek and double back). A bike path along Taunton Rd. E. at the north end connects the two park trails.
I started at Millers Creek Park and headed north, then east over to Carruthers Creek and back down.
Once you reach Kingston Rd., there’s a bike lane going west to get you back to Chapman Dr., but why would you take it? The traffic is thick and the car noise you can do without.
Consider crossing over the road and following…
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